THE VOICE -- Pictured: Jake Worthington performs at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ET -- (Photo by: Ryan Tuttle/NBC) less

THE VOICE -- Pictured: Jake Worthington performs at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at ... more

THE VOICE -- Pictured: Jake Worthington performs at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ET -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) less

THE VOICE -- Pictured: Jake Worthington performs at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at ... more

La Porte’s Jake Worthington was one of three finalists sent into this week’s finale during last Tuesday’s results show. Worthington, 18, was the first name to be called and is part of Team Blake Shelton.

Shelton also guided Cypress teen Danielle Bradbery to a season 4 win. Her debut single, “Heart of Dixie,” was a top 20 country hit.

“My hometown support the livin’ daylights out of me through and through,” Worthington said during Monday’s performance show. He attended La Porte High School and performed with a band of friends throughout the area.

Worthington originally auditioned for Season 5 of the singing competition but didn’t inspire any of the coaches to turn their chairs. He returned this season and earned spins from Shelton, Adam Levine and Shakira.

“It’s been really cool, and it’s been really tough at the same time,” Worthington said of his time on the show. “It’s a different beast. I miss sitting on the tailgate of a truck with my friends, finding a place to park and talking about a bunch of different stuff that don’t matter to nobody else. I miss hugging my girlfriend. I miss seeing my dad every day and visiting my grandparents.”

The country singer has serious competition for the title. Soulful crooner Josh Kaufman (Team Usher), a lock for the finale since the beginning, joins Worthington next week. They’ll be joined by Christina Grimmie (Team Adam Levine), who earned her spot in the finale by the instant Twitter save over country singer Kristen Merlin and rocker Kat Perkins. Merlin and Perkins both tackled Carrie Underwood hits for their last-chance performances. Grimmie powered through One Republic’s “Apologize” and rallied a fanbase that includes 2.6 million YouTube subscribers and more than 500,000 Twitter followers.

Season 5’s Tessanne Chin, Jacquie Lee and Will Champlin all returned to the “Voice” stage with new singles. They’ll all perform June 23 at Bayou Music Center as part of the Voice tour.

“The Voice” airs at 7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC.

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THE VOICE -- Pictured: Audra McLaughlin arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ET -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) less

THE VOICE -- Pictured: Audra McLaughlin arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at ... more

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THE VOICE -- Pictured: Christina Grimmie arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ET -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) less

THE VOICE -- Pictured: Christina Grimmie arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at ... more

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THE VOICE -- Pictured: Kat Perkins arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ET -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) less

THE VOICE -- Pictured: Kat Perkins arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 ... more

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THE VOICE -- Pictured: Delvin Choice arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ET -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) less

THE VOICE -- Pictured: Delvin Choice arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 ... more

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THE VOICE -- Pictured: Bria Kelly arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ET -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) less

THE VOICE -- Pictured: Bria Kelly arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ... more

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THE VOICE -- Pictured: Sisaundra Lewis arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ET -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) less

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THE VOICE -- Pictured: Jake Worthington arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ET -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) less

THE VOICE -- Pictured: Jake Worthington arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at ... more

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THE VOICE -- Pictured: Tess Boyer arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ET -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) less

THE VOICE -- Pictured: Tess Boyer arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ... more

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THE VOICE -- Pictured: Kristen Merlin arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ET -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) less

THE VOICE -- Pictured: Kristen Merlin arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 ... more

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THE VOICE -- Pictured: Josh Kaufman arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 p.m. ET -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) less

THE VOICE -- Pictured: Josh Kaufman arrives at the top 12 artists of NBC's Emmy award winning hit "The Voice" at City Walk in Universal City, CA. "The Voice" live shows continue on Monday, April 21st at 8 ... more